fucked0ne wrote:tooyoung wrote:fucked0ne wrote:That was funny
But if you’re on an implant board, Tooyoung, obviously you must be having some problems with sexual function and possibly considering either an IPP or a malleable. Otherwise, you would be on the Trimix board warning people about scarring/fibrosis, right?
In my case, I didn’t have a choice; all erectile function crapped out on me after a bacterial Infection (always make sure supplements are third-party tested!). I received an implant, not begrudgingly, but complacently out of necessity. I am well aware of the potential inconveniences but, like I said, I didn’t have a choice. I must imagine the same goes for everyone else here, whose discourse should really be interpreted as people trying to make the best of a compromising situation by looking at the brighter side. I agree that that kind of optimism can come off as misleading when the circumstance is viewed objectively, but there really do seem to be a number of guys here with good results who are enjoying their implants (dan_bionic, Rodsmen, etc.), and I do think there is something to be said about that, especially after years of dead erections.
But, you know, after looking around this board for a while, I think the actual lifespan for an IPP is five to six years. I’m actually okay with that.
Hi F1..I appreciate your input by the way...one of the few reasonable guys here.
I've attached two screenshots of a previous piece I wrote that reflect my stance—and highlight the false dichotomy many guys here tend to adopt. I suspect it's because they want to sleep better at night, and honestly, they have every right to. Even those who accept a mechanical failure every month are entitled to their choices. I'm not attacking individuals or personal decisions. But what they don’t have the right to do is act as a propaganda machine and shut down every attempt at critical appraisal.
I absolutely agree that the implant industry is in serious need of reform—I also believe that they lie about their longevity for marketing purposes. Same with the doctors, who knowingly use this deceptive info to make a sale. But, like I said, if you need one, what are you going to do? It is unlikely that we will see any significant improvement in the design of penile implants. So long as people desperately need them, they will continue in the current fashion; I see no forthcoming boycott on implants from guys desperate for erections. I also don’t think BostonScientific and Coloplast CEOs come onto this board and make notes. They’re on a yacht somewhere. Agitating on a message board is not going to stimulate reform.
I don’t think people here are doing deliberate propaganda. Really, it’s a mixed bag. There are guys who I believe are genuinely happy with their result; there are guys who say they are simply because they want to be one of the boys (they’re still good people). I’ve never given a shit about that. The implant allows me to get hard; I didn’t lose length, but I did lose girth. The LGX—which is NOT “the Cadillac of implants”—has a wobbly, infirm base, and my cosmetic result wasn’t the best. Oh, well. Amazingly, I can still cum.
I’ve considered the malleable, but they have their own issues as well; likely to end up with a pencil dick (although fillers are available), shortened length, or a dick that hangs down permanently at 6 O’clock.
Like I said above, being on this board for a while now, I see the majority of breaks around the five to six year mark—nowhere near as many twos or twelves. It’s a purely unscientific observation, but there is at least one independent study that shows the same.
So, I see from the bottom attachment that you are essentially pro-implant. But are you in the market for an implant and just apprehensive about pulling the trigger? It really isn’t that bad, man. However, you are going to need good insurance in the event of inevitable malfunction (unless you do decide on a malleable). I wouldn’t be too concerned about infection from revision (unless you’re diabetic); Hakky sent me a study showing infection risk was further minimized through the use of a ketogenic diet (since bacteria thrives on carbohydrates/glucose).
I'm getting mine in December or January, and that delay is just due to personal logistics. I always say a penile implant is a necessity, not a choice. You wouldn't argue with a cardiologist about whether a heart valve is necessary—or with an orthopedic surgeon about a knee replacement.
It's not in our interest to mix up the need for an implant with criticism of its awful reliability. Blurring that line is dangerous. I hope my stance is clear.
We shouldn't be at their mercy as long as we give proper feedback. These are our lives and our money. They have no right to install subpar materials—like Coloplast tubing—just to maintain their 30% yearly revision rate. If Coloplast can make durable cylinders, reservoirs, and pumps, they can make durable tubes too. Whether the “conspiracy” theory is true or not, the tubing is still unreliable.
As for the 5–6 year lifespan you suggested, I agree, but I lean more toward 2–8 years. MAUDE reports fall within that range, and keep in mind—that’s for a median age of 60, and most of them aren’t as active as younger individuals. And if I have to hear one more time about a WWII veteran who’s supposedly more active than me

I’m tapped out from the stupidity and shallow replies

(not you, F1—I’m talking about the sisters who need to chill a bit).
I’m not saying malleables are good either. They need serious reforms too. I think I’m one of the few who’s actually pointed out deeper insights on why they still suck. We can talk about them in details later. Saying IPPs fail so malleables must be better is a false dichotomy. But I’m going with one anyway—because IPPs fail. A lot. And fast.
Thanks for the surgery tips. I’m not diabetic, but I’ll definitely consider a ketogenic diet before and after my operation.